British passport · Antigua and Barbuda
Do British citizens need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?
In brief
No. British passport holders can visit Antigua and Barbuda visa-free (up to 6 months).
Antigua and Barbuda visa-free stay for British citizens: up to 6 months. Official rule. Source: Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda, checked .
Antigua and Barbuda visa fee for British citizens: none for visa-free entry.
The following countries do not require a Visa to enter Antigua and Barbuda.
Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Department of Immigration, Antigua and BarbudaVisas only at evisa.immigration.gov.agReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · up to 6 months |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 6 months |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entryThe department's fee table lists XCD 150 for an extension of up to 3 months for non-CARICOM nationals, plus a non-refundable XCD 50 processing fee.4 |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: evisa.immigration.gov.ag |
Do British citizens need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?
The Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda lists the UK among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: up to 6 months.
“The following countries do not require a Visa to enter Antigua and Barbuda.”
Conditions and exceptions
Visa-exempt visitors such as British citizens may stay as long as their holiday or business takes, up to six months.
Kindly note that citizens of countries that DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA for entry into Antigua and Barbuda on holiday or business, are permitted to stay as long as their business takes, provided that: The stay is no longer than six months.
Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda · checkedYou need an onward or return ticket, confirmation of your accommodation, evidence that you can support yourself and a valid passport.
They have an onward or return ticket. They have confirmation of accommodation. They can produce evidence of their ability to maintain themselves in Antigua and Barbuda and have valid passports.
Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda · checkedTo stay longer, apply in person to the Immigration Department at least one week before your entry permit expires; an extension lasts up to 90 days and needs a passport valid 6 more months, the extension and sponsorship forms, a return ticket and medical insurance.
Bona fide visitors who are admitted at any lawful Port of Entry, must apply for an extension of their entry permit at least one week prior to the expiration of the permit issued at the port of entry. ... the maximum period for an extension of stay for any bona fide visitor is a maximum of ninety days (90). ... 1. Valid passport which expires at least six months from the date of the application for the permit. 2. A completed extension form which is available online. 3. A completed Sponsorship Form 4. A Valid Return Ticket to your country of residence or citizenship. 5. Proof of valid medical insurance coverage. ... All applicants for a lawful extension of stay must apply in person
Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda · checkedVisitors may not take any paid or unpaid work during their stay.
Visitors are not permitted to engage in any occupation or to accept any paid or unpaid employment during the period of their stay.
Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda · checked
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
The department's fee table lists XCD 150 for an extension of up to 3 months for non-CARICOM nationals, plus a non-refundable XCD 50 processing fee.
Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (up to 6 months). For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Antigua and Barbuda visa-free for British citizens now?
Yes: visa-free (up to 6 months). Checked on 1 Nov 2026 against the Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda.
How much does an Antigua and Barbuda visa cost for British citizens?
Visa-free entry costs nothing. The department's fee table lists XCD 150 for an extension of up to 3 months for non-CARICOM nationals, plus a non-refundable XCD 50 processing fee.
Can I get an Antigua and Barbuda visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (up to 6 months). The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a British passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda: entry rule
- Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda: entry conditions
- Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda: entry conditions
- Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda: fees
- Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda: entry conditions
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): documents